A1 noun 正式

slander

/ˈslændər/

Slander is a false spoken statement that is intended to damage someone's reputation. It is a legal term for defamation that occurs through speech rather than in writing.

例句

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1

The store owner was upset by the customer's slander about the food quality.

The store owner was upset by the customer's false spoken statements about the food quality.

2

The court heard evidence regarding the alleged slander during the political campaign.

The court heard evidence regarding the alleged false spoken statements during the political campaign.

3

Ignore him; he's just spreading slander because he's jealous of your success.

Ignore him; he is just spreading false spoken lies because he is jealous of your success.

词族

名词
slander
Verb
slander
副词
slanderously
形容词
slanderous
相关
slanderer
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记忆技巧

Remember that 'S' is for Slander and 'S' is for Spoken.

快速测验

The man was sued for _____ after he lied about his neighbor's character during a live radio show.

正确!

正确答案是: slander

例句

1

The store owner was upset by the customer's slander about the food quality.

everyday

The store owner was upset by the customer's false spoken statements about the food quality.

2

The court heard evidence regarding the alleged slander during the political campaign.

formal

The court heard evidence regarding the alleged false spoken statements during the political campaign.

3

Ignore him; he's just spreading slander because he's jealous of your success.

informal

Ignore him; he is just spreading false spoken lies because he is jealous of your success.

4

The distinction between libel and slander remains a cornerstone of modern tort law.

academic

The difference between written and spoken defamation remains a basic part of modern injury law.

5

The corporation took legal action against the former employee for slander.

business

The company took legal action against the former worker for making false spoken claims.

词族

名词
slander
Verb
slander
副词
slanderously
形容词
slanderous
相关
slanderer

常见搭配

sue for slander To take legal action because of false spoken statements
accused of slander To be blamed for saying false things about someone
malicious slander False spoken words intended specifically to cause harm
victim of slander A person who is hurt by false spoken words
commit slander To perform the act of saying false things about someone

常用短语

slander of title

False statements about someone's ownership of property

slander per se

Statements so harmful they are automatically considered slander without proving damage

actionable slander

False spoken words that are serious enough to be tried in court

容易混淆的词

slander vs libel

Slander refers to spoken defamation, while libel refers to written or published defamation.

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使用说明

Use 'slander' when the false statement is made through speech or sounds. In a legal sense, it is more difficult to prove than libel because speech is temporary.

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常见错误

Many learners use 'slander' to describe lies found in newspapers or online; however, these are usually 'libel' because they are recorded or written.

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记忆技巧

Remember that 'S' is for Slander and 'S' is for Spoken.

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词源

From the Old French word 'esclandre', which developed from the Latin 'scandalum', meaning a cause of offense or stumbling block.

语法模式

Commonly used as an uncountable noun Can be followed by the preposition 'against' Used as a transitive verb (e.g., 'to slander someone')
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文化背景

In many Western legal systems, slander is a civil wrong that allows a person to seek financial compensation for damage to their reputation.

快速测验

The man was sued for _____ after he lied about his neighbor's character during a live radio show.

正确!

正确答案是: slander

更多law词汇

prosecutor

A1

A prosecutor is a lawyer who works for the government. Their job is to show a court that someone has committed a crime.

defendant

A1

A defendant is a person or organization that is being accused of a crime or is being sued in a court of law. This person is required to answer the legal charges brought against them by another party.

plaintiff

A1

A person or group who brings a legal case against another in a court of law. They are the ones starting the lawsuit because they believe they have been wronged.

jury

A1

A group of ordinary people chosen to listen to the facts of a trial in a court of law. They listen to the evidence and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.

lawsuit

A1

A lawsuit is a legal case where one person or group brings a disagreement to a court of law for a judge to decide. It usually happens when someone wants money or a specific action from another person because of a problem or injury.

proof

A1

Proof is a fact or a piece of information that shows something is true. In a legal context, it is what a person uses to convince a judge or jury that a crime happened.

misdemeanor

A1

A misdemeanor is a minor crime that is less serious than a felony. It is usually punished by a fine or a short period of time in a local jail rather than a state prison.

sentence

A1

A sentence is a punishment given by a judge to someone who has been found guilty of a crime. It explains how much time a person must spend in prison or how much money they must pay as a fine.

bail

A1

Bail is a sum of money paid to a court so that a person who has been accused of a crime can stay out of jail until their trial starts. If the person shows up for their court date, the money is usually returned.

fraud

A1

Fraud is the illegal act of tricking someone to get their money or property. It is a crime where a person lies or hides the truth to gain an unfair advantage.

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